The State Senate joins the State House in taking a crucial step towards strengthening Connecticut’s access to the ballot box. We are thrilled that the Early Voting bill, H.B. 5004 received bipartisan support and extend our sincerest gratitude to all of the senators who supported the bill. However, while we celebrate we must not overlook the importance of fully funding this initiative to ensure its successful implementation - analysis shows that over $8 million is needed to pay for adequate staff, materials, and education.